Melanie Mark-Shadbolt
Melanie Mark-Shadbolt is of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngāti Porou, Te Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Atiawa, Mackintosh and Gunn descent. Currently Kaihautū Chief Māori Advisor for the Ministry for the Environment, Melanie’s expertise in biodiversity and driving environmental outcomes are underpinned by an indigenous worldview which Project Crimson is thrilled to have on board.
Melanie has over 10 years’ leadership experience at board, CE and senior management level, and is passionate about using strong research and policy to empower communities and create a healthier environment for all New Zealanders.
Deeply concerned about New Zealand’s threatened biodiversity and emerging threats to our native flora and fauna, Melanie is actively involved in New Zealand’s investigation into the impact of myrtle rust on native trees within the myrtle family including pōhutukawa, northern and southern rātā, ramarama, kānuka and mānuka.